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The Carle is the international champion for picture books. We collect, preserve, and present picture books and picture-book illustrations for audiences passionate about children’s literature.

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Current Exhibition

The Carle Collection: Recent Acquisitions

November 19, 2022 - April 9, 2023
See what’s new—and old!—at The Carle. 
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Current Exhibition

Eric Carle's Book Birthdays

September 3, 2022 - March 5, 2023
The Museum isn’t the only one celebrating an important birthday this year.
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Making Art Together

Accessibility in the Art Studio

Learn more about how the Art Studio incorporates accessibility into our spaces, materials, and educational practice.
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For Families

First Book Friendiversary

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Families visiting between February 1-5 will receive a FREE Elephant & Piggie book while supplies last! (Elephant & Piggie costume characters will not be in attendance.)
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Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: The Golden Life of Sally Sunflower


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Join author Imani Ariana Grant and illustrator Simonne-Anais Clarke for a fun, interactive storytime!
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Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Hayley and John Rocco


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Join the Roccos for a reading of their new book How To Send A Hug.
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Currently on our minds: picture books about the love of books
A smiling girl with an armful of books stands in a colorful sunny library.

A Library

A grey goat holds a book and chews the pages while a white goat wearing glasses looks alarmed.

Books Aren't For Eating

A black man lies on a pile of books reading a book.

The Book Itch

A woman flicks off the light switch of a bookstore and waves goodbye to the shelves of books.

Good Night, Little Bookstore

A woman sitting on the floor reading eyes a man in front of a bookshelf holding a stack of books.

Love in the Library

A child steps into a giant book page filled with tropical plants and birds.

Once Upon a Book